The death of Israel: Genesis 48:1-49:33
Jesus teaches about fish vomit: Matthew 15:29-16:12 Check it out here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ambergris
The Lord answers us in our distress: Psalm 20:1-9
Guard your heart: Proverbs 4:20-27
Jacob (Israel) on his death bed made a prophecy concerning Jesus. Genesis 49:10 says “The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the ruler's staff from between his feet, until he comes to whom it belongs and the obedience of the nations is his.” Jesus’ birth coincided with the Roman rule of Judea, the first real time the Judeans didn’t have authority over their daily lives. Other kingdoms that had conquered Israel didn’t micro-manage the Jews like the Romans did. The “scepter” is the symbol for authority.
That verse’s “until he comes to whom it belongs” is sometimes written as “until Shiloh comes”. “Shiloh” means peace or tranquility and is often used as a name for the Messiah in the ancient Jewish writings.
Jesus Himself prophesied about His own resurrection. Jonah came out of the whale (or big fish) on the 3rd day. Jesus came out of the grave on the 3rd day. This is the sign that Jesus said is the only sign that Jesus would give the Pharisees.
And what a sign it is! Jesus tops death! Even death is subordinate to Jesus. We don’t have to be afraid of death because our leader demonstrated that He’s superior to death!
Jesus teaches about fish vomit: Matthew 15:29-16:12 Check it out here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ambergris
The Lord answers us in our distress: Psalm 20:1-9
Guard your heart: Proverbs 4:20-27
Jacob (Israel) on his death bed made a prophecy concerning Jesus. Genesis 49:10 says “The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the ruler's staff from between his feet, until he comes to whom it belongs and the obedience of the nations is his.” Jesus’ birth coincided with the Roman rule of Judea, the first real time the Judeans didn’t have authority over their daily lives. Other kingdoms that had conquered Israel didn’t micro-manage the Jews like the Romans did. The “scepter” is the symbol for authority.
That verse’s “until he comes to whom it belongs” is sometimes written as “until Shiloh comes”. “Shiloh” means peace or tranquility and is often used as a name for the Messiah in the ancient Jewish writings.
Jesus Himself prophesied about His own resurrection. Jonah came out of the whale (or big fish) on the 3rd day. Jesus came out of the grave on the 3rd day. This is the sign that Jesus said is the only sign that Jesus would give the Pharisees.
And what a sign it is! Jesus tops death! Even death is subordinate to Jesus. We don’t have to be afraid of death because our leader demonstrated that He’s superior to death!
Shucks! I wanted to learn about fish vomit, but couldn't get the Wikepedia link to show up. I may have to research it later on!
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